‘It’s Our Kids’: Solving Santa Barbara’s Sex Trafficking Problem Cover Story By Callie Fausey Local organizations are working to support survivors and protect vulnerable youth.
Santa Barbara County’s Emergency Management Chief Abruptly Resigns Public Safety By Tyler Hayden Kelly Hubbard stepped down after county officials rejected Grand Jury recommendations to increase the department’s authority and staffing.
Santa Barbara City Election: A Three-Way Race to Win District 5 Election 2026 By Ryan P. Cruz City Council candidates Ian Baucke, James Zurlinden, and Cevin Cathell battle for Eric Friedman’s soon-to-be-vacant seat.
Majority of Santa Rosa Island’s Rare Torrey Pines Predicted to Perish Environment By Callie Fausey Up to 80 percent of the critically endangered trees are not expected to survive following this spring’s historic wildfire.
Art as Life as Land as Art Visual Arts By Josef Woodard Now at UCSB AD&A Museum, ‘Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames Since 1970’ showcases the unique late conceptual artist and environmental activist.
Poetry Connection: Connecting with Paintings by Patricia Chidlaw Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate 2023-2025 “Blue Room” gathers poems written in response to the Santa Barbara artist’s paintings.
Highway 101 Lanes to Close Overnight Through Montecito Starting Tuesday Transportation By Jean Yamamura Prep work for concrete paving closes left-hand lanes as part of the freeway-widening project.
Highway 101 Lanes to Close Overnight Through Montecito Starting Tuesday Transportation By Jean Yamamura
Officials, Formerly Homeless Tenants Celebrate Opening of Patterson Point in Santa Barbara County Housing By Jean Yamamura
Two Mainstays of the Santa Barbara Equine Community Trying to Survive Financially in the 21st Century Public Safety By Elaine Sanders
Man Arrested Following Felony Assault Incident Near Highway 101 Announcement By Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
Hurricane Marie Makes a Splash Hurricane Marie sent huge swells to Los Angeles County, but surfers in Santa Barbara enjoyed some fun-sized waves.
Capturing the Fiesta Parade Revelry Photo Santa Barbara’s El Desfile Histórico is an annual celebration of horses and community spirit.
Rincon Hill Farm Hosts a Celebration of Seasonal Cooking, Sustainable Agriculture and Sta. Rita Hills Wines Photo Special collaboration dinner featured chefs Kevin Fink (Emmer & Rye), Daniel Kim (Monte’s), and Donnachadh Family Wines.
Take the Train: Riding the New Pacific Surfliner Commuter Service Video Reporter Elaine Sanders tests the new service at the start of LOSSAN’s 12-month pilot program.
Vigil Held at Santa Barbara Courthouse for Victims of ICE Killings Photo Dozens gather Monday to mourn Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero, who were killed by federal immigration agents this week.
Environmental Defense Center Kicks Off TGIF! Happy Hours Organizations share updates on their work at the first of three gatherings in downtown Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara-Based Musician Brayell Talks Bands and Bedroom Pop Video Q&A with Breaking Tunes artist Brayell.
Brayell feat. The DreamHoppers: Breaking Tunes Video Area artist Brayell and band jam out in the Santa Barbara Public Library’s Faulkner Gallery.
Our Pirate Looks at 50 Music By Matt Kettmann UCSB Grad Jack Johnson on gardening, touring, and staying positive in troubled times.
Ysidro Launches Second Flavor Drink By Matt Kettmann Montectio’s sake spritz brand unveils cara cara orange creation on an afternoon cruise.
The Picklr Santa Barbara Is Now The Grove Pickleball Announcement By The Grove Pickleball The Picklr Santa Barbara announced today that it is becoming The Grove Pickleball, marking a new chapter for the indoor pickleball
Gabe Grandcolas Named President of the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Board of Directors Announcement By The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table (SBART) is pleased to announce that Santa Barbara native Gabe Grandcolas has been named president of
Valerio Street: A Former ‘Speedway’ Street Stories By Betsy J. Green The top part of Valerio Street, on its eastern end where it meets Grand Avenue, was one of the steepest
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association’s “What’s Happening Downtown” Update Announcement By Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association
MOXI brings Central Coast Insights to International Stage Announcement By MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Cancer Foundation Awards $95,000 to Local Pediatric Cancer Programs Announcement By Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara
Gabe Grandcolas Named President of the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Board of Directors Announcement By The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table